For immediate release

GATINEAU, Quebec, September 19, 2016 – Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists, pedestrians and cyclists of lane closures on the Alexandra Bridge from Tuesday, September 20 to Friday, September 30, 2016. These lane closures will affect the Ottawa- and Gatineau-bound lanes, as well as the Boardwalk.

The Ottawa-bound lane will be closed to vehicular traffic during the following period:

• Tuesday, September 20 to Friday, September 23, 2016, between 9 am and 3 pm each day

The Ottawa- and Gatineau-bound lanes will be closed to vehicular traffic during the following period:

• Saturday, September 24 and Sunday September 25, 2016, from 7 am to 7 pm each day

The Gatineau-bound lane will be closed to vehicular traffic during the following period:

• Monday, September 26 to Friday, September 30, 2016, between 9 am and 3 pm each day (this work may begin as early as September 23, 2016, based on the rapidity of work execution on the Ottawa-bound lane).

The Boardwalk will remain open, but pedestrians and cyclists should expect width reduction for short durations during this period. Cyclists will be asked to walk their bike when travelling through the reduced portion. Pedestrians and cyclists will have to exercise caution while using the Boardwalk.

The closures are necessary to conduct general maintenance on the bridge. The schedule may vary due to weather condition.

PSPC thanks users for their patience.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Media Relations Unit
Public Services and Procurement Canada
819-420-5501

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